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Breast Cancer

Archives for December 2010

2 down..six to go!
2nd a/c today! Had great treatment with awesome couple of people. Sure made it go by quickly when we were laughing and talking rather than sitting and watching a drip! 2 more of these then on to taxol. 18 weeks of chemo left. I see the light! ;)
Relieved
Went for my 6th month PET scan today and was relieved to find out my pain is just two fractured ribs on my left side. No change in the bone mets that he can see but I am having some follow up tests to verify everything. I was so scared as my story mirrors Elizabeth Edwards in so many ways. I've been fighting since 2003…
One day at a time is all I can say
Had my second chemo. of Acromycin & Cytoxin, and just shaved my head. I'm doing well so far, just some queeziness and tired. Missing my hair. I'm happy that my daughter seems to be dealing well with all that's going on with me but not offering much help around the home. she is 13, (need I say more). I am recently separated…
What is your treatment center like?
All of my non-cancer healthcare providers have wonderful waiting areas, great staff, etc. My rads onc's office is pleasant and has a warm, caring staff. My med onc's office however, is cold, unfriendly and unwelcoming. My Dr is okay and I have confidence in him. His bedside manner is cordial. I love his Nurse Practioner…
Male or Female?
You might not have known this, but a lot of non-living objects are actually either male or female. Here are some examples: FREEZER BAGS: They are male, because they hold everything in, but you can see right through them. PHOTOCOPIERS: These are female, because once turned off; it takes a while to warm them up again. They…
I got my ornament today!
It is from Jennytwist! It is absolutely beautiful. I have posted photos on my expressions page. Inside my package I found a pretty Christmas gift bag which contained a pretty keepsake box with a gorgeous piece of artwork inside! My ornament is hand blown glass which is hand painted from the inside! It is an angel. The…
I love my ornament!
Pattime picked out a great ornament for me...speaks to who I am. Bubble gum pink bird with feathers, long legs and an orange beak. I LOVE IT. Thanks so much. You really brought a smile to my face at the end of a tiring day. Thanks, Patti! Roseann
Got My Ornament and More
Dear Patricia, From Ohio When I saw the brown box sitting in my mailbox, I got butterflies in my stomach because I knew it was from my CSN sister. Since I don't have a digital camera, I will describe what was in the box. The ornament is a dark brown bear wearing a cloth red and white candy-striped scarf. The bear is…
Chemo number 6 is done...
And it was the last one!!! I get TAC and I've been dreading the side effects of this last one...just tired of being tired. So I started thinking about all the things I am looking forward to... My hair can start growing back. I can throw away medicine bottles. My skin soon won't be constantly dry. Bye Bye to constipation…
Options Question
Yesterday I received notice that my insurance company denied my drs. request for me to have a PET Scan. They deemed it medically unnecessary. What other tests can the onc. do to make sure the cancer is gone. My blood work is clear for now but by the time it shows up in the blood it is probably more advanced. I finished…
Texasgirl...Dawne
How are you feeling after your first chemo? Let us know. Karie
spam filter problems
All, As you know, we've had increased problems with spamming on the boards lately. In an attempt to minimize spam, a spam filter was installed this morning. The filter has been marking some posts as spam which are not spam and blocking the authors (i.e. members) from posting on the boards. Please excuse this inconvenience…
Sbmly53--no way are we two girls from Utica, NY with the same birthday!
Just saw birthday wishes for Sue today-Dec. 9th. Well, today is my birthday too. How unbelieveable is it that here we are on this board, pink warriors, both from a tiny town called Utica, NY and both celebrating our birthdays today! A great big happy birthday, Sue. We DEFINITELY have to meet! Hugs, Renee
Should know this......blamimg chemo brain!
I am pretty sure I should know this but cannot remember. I have a very dear friend who was diagnosed with BC yesterday. I do not have a lot of info yet, she is in the I don't want to talk about this right now stage. She had a biopsy and they told her it was very small and no lymph nodes were involved, can they tell this…
D & C again (just had 6mths ago)
Due to tamoxofin had one D & C 6mths ago...and just had one this week. MORE thickening of uterus (had some in one yr of meds and more in last 6mths) so after my procedure next week i'll know if I will need hystertomy!... Does increase of thickening ( i know expected) in such short time on med avg? I thought it would have…
Today is Sbmly53's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SUE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your special day is filled with love, laughter, good food, & great presents! ♥ Cat
Update - Haven't logged on in a while
Well, I've had my second Taxotere. I had a LOT of pain the weekend after the first one. Saw the Dr. before this one and he decided to forgo my Neulasta shot this time around to see if that helps. My counts have been consistently good all through the A/C and up to this point, so we're hoping they'll stay up even without the…
Switched from Arimidex to Tamoxifen?
Has anyone been switched from Arimidex to Tamoxifen? I have been on Arimidex for 16 months and have been suffering from severe back, hand and shoulder pain. My oncologist tried me on the other AIs but they were even worse. So now he is considering Tamoxifen. I am wondering if the pain will really get better. Thanks, Scout
milk and low dosage aspirin
i recently heard or read that breast cancer patients should not drink reg milk and should take low dosage aspirin. I need to call onc and ask but thought maybe someone here knows about it. My onc didn't tell me about diet at all. Well except for eating healthy which my primary is always telling me that. Exercise and eat…
Betty Ford, Happy Rockefeller, Sandra Day O'Connor...
and Shirley Temple Black and Gloria Steinem.... I only mention these pink ladies as they have all gone 20 years or more since their bouts.
Thank you for the amazing gifts I received today!!!
To my secret pink sister, You brightened my day with the beautiful gifts you sent. The ornaments are so very special and the love they represent mean a lot to me. May God bless you and your family this Christmas season as well as throughout the new year.
I'm a chemo grad!!
Just wanted to mention that I finished my last round of chemo today. I passed out some bracelets to all the nurses who took care of me during my lovely 6 rounds of TC. Now it's on to the lupectomy on 01/06...It will be good for my husband and to be starting 2011 cancer free!!!
found a lump a few days ago.I am scared out of my mind.
Hi everyone.I finished my treatments for Breast Cancer last Jan.Wow soon be a year.I go for my check ups every three months.On my breast that I had Breast Cancer is a lump that I have never felt till here latly.And it was sore.The Dr. thought it was ok.Said I would not have to have another mamo till next June.I called…
Another box!!!!!! Picture is now my avatar....Thank you, Chen-ta!!!!
I just got a BEAUTIFUL ornament in the mail from Chen-ta herself!!!! It is a skater, in the appropriate position...sitting on her touchey!!! Thanks, dear Chen!!! BIG hugs, Kathi
Flowers of Love
Tears got in my way.....
Flowers of Love
I had to stop in and say Thank You to all who have posted your heart felt warmth during this great emptiness in my heart at this time. Thank you to ChenHeart of sending the basket of flower from all my kindred sisters. The basket is living plants that I can care for with my toughts of Tim. Kathryn
Tamoxifen and aspirin
Is anyone taking aspirin and tamoxifen? I would like to take aspirin to prevent a reoccurance but I heard it cannot be taken together.
MyTurnNow
Can I just say that I love your Christmas lights. They make me smile every time I see them.
Dry, chapped hands, dry skin on feet
Used some "Gold Bond" lotion on my hands the over night and woke up to redness and chapped hands. Wrote to my Onc. nurse asking advise as to what lotion to use for the chapped hands. Anyone out there have any suggestions?
Ideas on having a partner you're not married to? Fears of losing a relationship when you have canc
I’m new, I need a forum like this. I’m hoping there are a few ladies out there like me, trying to hold on to a new relationship. My kids are in college or through college. I separated nearly a year ago, and then found out I had breast cancer in June. I had just met a new guy and the relationship was going well. He stuck…

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